S.S.S

Student Success Statement
“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Liane Cordes

This is an amazing statement by Liane Cordes. Those who exert continuous effort are more likely to succeed then those who do not. Those who are not the most adequate at something (whatever it may be,) will always accomplish their goals because they exhibit a vast amount of effort and determination and with given time they will accomplish. To be accomplished correctly every task must be done with a sense of indulgence regardless of the situation you must always express continuous effort in order to “unlock your potential,” and complete every task in an extraordinary manner.

Selecting Your Courses: Part 6

Selecting Your Courses
Part 6

Success in AP can also help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in the admission process and offers the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in the world. Learn more about  the AP Program.

For More Help in Choosing Courses

Use College Search to look up a specific college’s academic requirements to be sure you are on track to attend the college of your choice.

If you have concerns regarding your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help with this process, and with achieving your personal, college and career goals. Without goals, you meander all sorts of directions. Goals give you purpose, direction, enthusiasm, and passion for what you really desire. Define your goals deliberately, evaluate your goals often and make changes as necessary, work hard to achieve goals, and continue working hard until you actually do reach your goals.

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'Tis the Set of the Sail: Ella Wheeler

‘Tis the Set of the Sail
Ella Wheeler Wilcox 1916

But to every mind there openeth,

A way, and a way, and away.

A high soul climbs the highway,                                                          

And the low soul gropes the low,

And in between on the misty flats,

The rest drift to and fro.

 

But to every man there openeth,

A high way and low,

And every mid decideth,

The way his soul shall go.

 

One ship sails East,

And another West,

By the self-same winds that blow,

‘Tis the set of the sails

And no the gales,

That tells the way we go.

Like the winds of the sea

Are the waves of time,

As we journey along through life,

‘Tis the set of the soul,

That determines the goal,

And not the calm or the strife.

S.S.S

Student Success Statement
“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.”
Thomas Carlyle

This is an amazing quote by Mr. Carlyle. A man without a goal cannot experience either the consequences or benefits of his/ her actions. A man without a goal does not establish any and wanders aimlessly and has goals set upon him by others and does not realize anything. Without a goal you do not have any stability and do not know where to navigate in life because they do not expect anything from themselves and rarely do anything to benefit from. The rudder is an important of a ship then without it the ship cannot propel itself properly and will be maneuvered by the waves and the wind later to end up in a random destination. Those who let themselves be maneuvered by others like the ship will end up in a random situation which is mostly an unpleasant one. A man without a goal is deprived of purpose and will not accomplish anything that will benefit him, but will compensate others by fulfilling their desires either good or bad.

The Power of Study Groups: Part 2

The Power of Study Groups
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Part 2

The benefits of Study Groups

Groups study offers other advantages in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of class material. These include the opportunity to: Reinforce note-taking. If your AP Biology notes are unclear, you can ask a member of your study group to help you fill in the gaps. Each person brings in different strengths, such as organizational skills, the ability to stick to a task or capacity for memorization.

Cover more ground. Group members may be able to solve a calculus problem together that none would have solved alone.

Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals, such as good grades. Each person’s work affects the other members, which results in making members supportive of one another.

Socialize. It’s more fun to study with others; the give-and-take makes it more interesting. And because it’s more fun, you spend more time studying!

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S.S.S

Student Success Statement
“In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”
Arnold Glasgow

Mr. Glasgow’s quote is an amazing quote. No one can do anything unless they have a certain ambition or goal. Without goals or ambitions accomplishments would not have a foundation. Therefore, we would live in a disoriented and leaden world with no direction or purpose. Goals allow us to achieve and classify our aspirations and define our necessities. Imagine goals as a translator and our achievements as the language that is being translated. Goals motivate us and without any we would be lost and have no sense of urgency and purpose.  

How to Take on College Studying: Part 2

How to take on College Studying
Part 2

Choose Where to Study    

Where you should study depends on two factors: the environment in which you are best able to concentrate and the type of work you are planning to do.

·        The best places to study have good light, a comfortable temperature and enough desk space --- usually your dorm room, your dorm room or library.

·        For completing problem sets or brainstorming possible test questions, you may want to study with a group or at least in a setting where fellow students are available for discussion.

·        When you are reading book chapters or working on a research paper, you are probably better off in a less social environment.

Improve Your Study Habits

Here are simple steps you can take to help you get a handle on studying:

·        Have a routine for where and when you study:

·        Choose reasonable and specific goals that you can accomplish for each study session.

·        Do things that are harder and require more intense thought at most productive time of the day.

·        Take breaks if you need them so you don’t waste time looking at material but not absorbing it.

·        Get to know students whom respect and can study with or contact to ask questions.

·        Keep up with the workload and seek help when you need it.

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10 Time Management Tips for Students: Tips 1-4

10 Time Management Tips for Students
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Tips 1-4

Organizing Your Life

Managing your time properly is an important element of success --- especially if you’re a student. If you set priorities that fit your needs and lifestyle, you’ll have a better chance of achieving your goals. Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.

Tip 1. Make a To-Do List Every Day.

Put things that are important at the top and do them first. And don’t forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments.

Tip 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely.

When you’re commuting on the bus or train, use the time to get some reading done.

Tip 3. It’s Okay to Say No.

If your friend asks you to go to a movie on Thursday night and you have an exam the next morning, realize that it’s okay to say no. Keep your short- and long-term properties in mind.

Tip 4. Find the Right Time.

You’ll work more efficiently if you figure out when you do your best work. For example, if your cerebral area corresponds to math in an efficient manner in the afternoon, don’t wait to do it until late at night.

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S.S.S

Student Success Statement

"Improvement begins with I."

ANON

This is an amazing quote by this anonymous author. Improvement is something that we all strive and aspire to achieve, but do not realize that imprvement consists of improving ourselves. We try to improve many aspects of our daily lives such as arriving to school earlier, managing your weight, reaching your push up goal and so on. Even though we want to improve ourselves sometimes we require assistence, but others take advantage of this and do not improve because they did not try at all. To improve you need to take action because improvement does not manifest itself. I try to improve everyday because I belive that no one can perfect something they will always need to improve even on the most miniscule details. I try to improve on my push ups and when I started I could only perform 5, but through effort now I can perform 32 push ups, but am I excellent at push ups? No I am not because there is always room for improvement and improvement most definetly begins with I.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens: Habit 2

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens
Habit 2

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind

If teens aren’t clear about where they want to end up in life, about their values, goals, and what they stand for, they will wander, waste time, and be tossed to and fro by the opinions of others. Help your teen create a personal mission statement which will act as a road map and direct and guide his decision-making process.

“Keep your eyes on the prize.” Determine your desired prize and don’t quit until you have realized the achievement of your prize. Then set another prize, another goal or desire that you would really like to achieve. Begin with the achievement of your prize in mind. Begin with the achievement of your prize in mind; know where you are going.

One prize or goal you definitely need to establish for yourself is the prize of an honorable graduation from high school-that you will receive your diploma honestly and with integrity---that you earned it with perfect honesty.

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Ten Tips for Student Succes: St. Johns University

Ten Tips for Student Success
St. Johns University

1.      Attend your classes. Remember in the words of Woody Allen Seventy percent of success in life is showing up.

2.     Know your faculty. Make sure you know who your teachers are, when their office hours are and how to contact them.

3.     Make sure the faculty knows you. Sit in the front of the classroom. Participate in class discussions. Consult with your teachers during office hours.

4.     Use a daily planner. Note the dates of exam, assignments, team papers, etc.

5.     Be organized. Prioritize your responsibilities. Manage your time. Remember everyone has the same 168 hours a week, only some of us use them better than others.

6.     Know your campus resources. Visit your Academic’s Dean Office regularly. Become familiar with the services and programs offered by the Counseling Center, The Freshmen Center, the Career Center, the Campus Ministry Office and the Student Life Office.

7.     Take care of your health. Get enough sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Make informed and mature decisions about alcohol, sex, and drugs. Visit the Health Office as needed.

8.     Work only as necessary. Try not to exceed 20 hours during a school week, if possible work on campus. Apply for financial aid and loans, if you need them. Manage your expenses very carefully.

9.     Get involved in campus activities. It will help you learn valuable skills, expand your social network and enhance your self-confidence. Seek out opportunities to apply what you learn in the classroom.

10.  Keep your eyes on the prize. Clarify your goals. Know why you are in high school or college in the first place. Visualize your success on a daily basis.

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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens By Sean Covey

7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens
by Sean Covey

For teens, life is not a playground, it’s a jungle. And, being the parent of a teenager isn’t any walk in the park, either. In his book, The 7 habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey attempts to provide ‘a compass to help teens and their parents navigate the problems they encounter daily.”

How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? Life of a is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent you are responsible to help them learn the principle and ethics that will help to reach their goals and live successful life.

While it’s all well and good to tell kids to live their lives, “teens watch what you do more than listen to what you say,” Covey says. So practice what you preach. Your example can be very influential.

Covey himself has done well by following a parent’s example. His dad wrote the book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, which sold over 15 million copies. Sean’s a chip off the old block, and no slacker. His own book has rung in more than respectable 2 million copies sold. Here are his seven habits, and some ideas for helping your teen understand and apply them:

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